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John Lee (Essex burgess)

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John Lee
Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Essex County
In office
1761–1768
Serving with John Upshaw, Francis Waring
Preceded byFrancis Waring
Succeeded byWilliam Roane
Personal details
Bornca. 1724
Lee Hall, Westmoreland County, Colony of Virginia
Died1724 (aged -44–-43)
"Cabin Point", Westmoreland County, Colony of Virginia
NationalityBritish
SpouseMary Smith Ball
RelationsRichard "Squire" Lee (brother)
Richard Lee II(grandfather)
Parent(s)Henry Lee I and Mary Bland
Occupationplanter, clerk, legislator

John Lee (1724 – 1767), was a planter, clerk and legislator from the Lee family of Virginia. The eldest son of Henry Lee I settled in Essex County and served as the county clerk (1745-1761) before twice winning election as one of that county's representatives in the House of Burgesses. He married in 1749 and returned to his native Westmoreland County years before his death.[1]: 67 68 [2]

References

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  1. ^ Alexander, Frederick Warren (1912). Stratford Hall and the Lees Connected with Its History: Biographical, Genealogical and Historical. Ulan Press. ASIN B009NX1IEC. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  2. ^ Cynthia Miller Leonard, The Virginia General Assembly 1619-1978 (Richmond: Virginia State Library 1978) pp. 91, 94